# BIS Certification (ISI Mark and CRS) Checklist for Indian Manufacturers > Source: https://netray.co/tools/bis-certification-isi-mark-checklist-india > Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems. > Section: Free Tools ## Short answer Step-by-step readiness list for getting or renewing a Bureau of Indian Standards product licence, from QCO check to marking and surveillance. ## Category compliance-legal ## Region India ## Industry Manufacturing ## Audience - Quality head - Plant owner - Compliance officer - Exporter and importer ## Tool **Kind:** checklist **Scoring Note:** BIS procedures, forms and fees are revised often. Use this list to prepare, then confirm current steps on the BIS portal or with a BIS consultant before applying. **Groups:** #### Applicability and scheme choice **Items:** **Text:** Product identified against current Quality Control Orders and the Indian Standard that applies **Critical:** true **Text:** Scheme chosen: ISI Mark licence, Compulsory Registration Scheme, or foreign manufacturer certification **Critical:** true Product variants, models and series grouped as BIS will treat them Effective date of the QCO and any transition or stock-clearance rules noted Components or raw materials that also need BIS marking identified Import route checked if the product is brought in from abroad #### Standard and product readiness **Items:** **Text:** Latest version of the Indian Standard purchased and read by quality and design **Critical:** true **Text:** Product design and specification mapped clause by clause to the standard **Critical:** true Bill of materials with approved sources and critical components documented Rating plates, markings and instruction manuals match the standard Packaging and labelling comply with the standard and legal metrology rules #### Testing **Items:** **Text:** BIS-recognised or accredited laboratory selected for the product scope **Critical:** true Samples of the right models, quantities and condition prepared Type test and routine test plan agreed with the lab Test reports reviewed for pass results and traceable to the sample **Text:** In-house test equipment is calibrated and traceable to national standards **Critical:** true #### Factory and quality system **Items:** **Text:** Factory has in-house testing facility or agreed arrangement as the scheme requires **Critical:** true **Text:** Documented quality control plan with inspection stages and frequency **Critical:** true Raw material and bought-out part inspection records maintained Process control, equipment maintenance and calibration records current Nonconforming product handling and traceability by batch or lot is defined Trained, named person responsible for testing and signing results #### Application and grant **Items:** **Text:** Applicant entity, factory address, authorised signatory and ownership proof ready **Critical:** true Application filed on the BIS portal with required documents and fee Factory inspection scheduled; inspection findings closed with evidence Sample drawn in the presence of BIS officer and sent to lab as directed Licence terms, marking fee and Standard Mark specifications understood #### After the grant **Items:** **Text:** Standard Mark and licence number applied to each unit as specified **Critical:** true **Text:** Marking fee and renewal dates tracked in a compliance calendar **Critical:** true Surveillance sampling and audit readiness maintained Changes to design, plant, location or critical parts are intimated to BIS Complaints and field failures logged and reviewed against the licence ## Content **Intro:** Many products sold in India need Bureau of Indian Standards certification before they can be manufactured, imported or sold. This checklist breaks the process into scheme choice, product readiness, testing, factory system, application and post-grant duties, so your team knows what to line up. **Sections:** #### How to use this checklist **Body:** Start with the first group, because many delays come from choosing the wrong scheme or standard. Then assign each remaining group to an owner: design for standard mapping, quality for testing and factory system, and compliance for filing. Tick items only with a document in hand. Export the list and review it weekly during the application period. If an item cannot be ticked, record the blocker and the date you expect it to close. #### How BIS certification works **Body:** Under the BIS Act, 2016, mandatory certification is notified through Quality Control Orders issued by the department that regulates the product. For most notified products, the manufacturer applies for an ISI Mark licence, which involves product testing in a recognised laboratory and an inspection of the factory's quality control. Electronics and IT goods fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, where the lab report supports a registration. Foreign manufacturers follow a similar route with their own scheme. **Bullets:** - Standard, scheme and fee depend on the product - Factory inspection looks at testing and quality control - Licence needs renewal and ongoing surveillance #### Reading your result **Body:** If most critical items are open, hold off on applying, because a failed inspection or test wastes time and fees. Focus first on the standard mapping, lab selection and the in-house testing capability, since these gate the other steps. Once the pre-application groups are complete, the filing and inspection phases tend to move predictably. Keep the completed list in your licence file as evidence of the preparation. #### Common mistakes **Body:** Frequent problems include testing the wrong variant, using an outdated standard, ignoring components that carry their own BIS requirement, and allowing calibration to lapse before the factory inspection. After grant, plants forget to mark every unit or to renew on time. Tie licence validity, marking fees and calibration due dates to records in your ERP or quality system. **Cta:** If you want licence, lab report and calibration records linked to items and lots in your ERP, we can help design that traceability. **Faq:** #### What is the difference between ISI Mark and CRS? **Answer:** The ISI Mark scheme certifies products against an Indian Standard with a factory licence and ongoing surveillance. The Compulsory Registration Scheme covers notified electronics and IT products and relies on a recognised lab test report and registration. Which one applies depends on the product notification. #### How long does BIS certification take? **Answer:** It varies by product, lab queue and how ready the factory is. Plants that arrive with a mapped standard, calibrated equipment and a documented quality plan generally move faster than those fixing gaps during inspection. Plan for months, not weeks, and confirm timelines with BIS. #### Do I need my own test lab? **Answer:** Many schemes expect the factory to have at least the routine testing capability needed for production checks, with type tests done at a recognised lab. The exact requirement is in the scheme and the standard for your product, so confirm it during scheme selection. #### Can an importer or trader apply? **Answer:** Certification is tied to the manufacturer. Indian importers typically deal with products made by a foreign manufacturer who holds BIS certification under the foreign manufacturer scheme, or who registers under CRS. Check the current rules for your product category before ordering. ## Search terms BIS certification checklist, ISI mark certification process, BIS registration requirements, BIS QCO list applicability, BIS licence documents required, BIS CRS registration checklist, ISI mark factory requirements, BIS certification for manufacturers --- Talk to an engineer: https://netray.co/contact?intent=erp_ai | Machine catalog: https://netray.co/agent/catalog.json